(CNN) - Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware came out swinging for speaking time in Thursday night's Democratic debate. His first punch went straight to the top three presidential contenders: Sens. Hillary Clinton of New York and Barack Obama of Illinois and former Sen. John Edwards of South Carolina.

"This is not about experience, it's not about change. It's about action," Biden said. "Who among us is going to be able on day one to step in and end the war?"

Biden, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, finished by emphasizing his 35 years of experience and his mission to improve relations with Pakistan but he asks, "Who among us knows what they're doing?"

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Biden is charismatic, but he's dead wrong about experience not being important. If he wanted to "take action" why did he sit around with other Senators for 35 years and debate and vote instead of doing something such as running a state or city as a Governor or Mayor?

Biden was thoughtful and articulate about virtually every question he answered, but he never took himself too seriously. Moreover, he and several of the other candidates (Obama, Richardson, Dodd) were careful to attempt to give nuanced, considerate responses to questions, even when badgered for a simplistic yes/no answer.

Perhaps Wolf Blitzer should be less of a pundit and more of an actual moderator in the future.

Senator Joe Biden in my view throughout this race has made the most intelligent comments and has carried himself as a true leader.

He's not sniping, biting, and chewing at other Candidates heels. He acts with respect and dignity. And is also a Candidate experienced in Diplomatic Relations and Discourse. He is experienced and has no skeletons in his closet.

If Americans really want change and a capable leader they would be supporting Senator Joe Biden.

Biden is both clear and concise in what he has done, can do and will do. I believe that America should take notice of his ability and experience and put him forward as our Democratic choice. He appeals to the republicans and democrats alike and is exactly what we need to win the Presidency.

Anything less than Joe Biden is a loss for America,,,,
The media needs to talk with him and about him,,,
Get his message out,,
Hilary is the leader in the media's eyes only,,Joe Biden is the peoples next President,,,
The media that gets ahead of the curve will be #1 in the eyes of the people,
LouDobbs is way ahead of the curve,,,
but he represents 2010 and 12.
Biden is 08............
Get on board CNN,,,,,,,,,,,
America's poor & middle class need you!
DrJ